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597 HYL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,346 mi
Last recorded129,346 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration597 HYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 129,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 123,667 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 118,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 112,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,382 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 98,592 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 93,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 86,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,384 miles

Engine undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 May 2017 67,038 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 67,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 51,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 42,591 miles

all four tyres perished and edges worn

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,394 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,298 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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597 HYL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 597 HYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 597 HYL registered?

597 HYL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is 597 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 597 HYL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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